Is it worth grading Absol #1 from Dragon?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 9.9% (based on 503 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $2974.50 versus a raw market of $90.32. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Absol #1?

9.9% (based on 503 graded copies)

What does PSA grading cost?

PSA service levels range from $59.99 per card (Standard, 90-100 business days) to $9,999+ (Premium 10, for cards worth $250,001+). If a graded card is worth more than its tier's Max Insured Value, PSA upgrades it to the tier that covers it and bills the difference.

Should You Grade Absol #1 (Dragon)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Absol?

Dragon · #1 · Rare Holo

Default-tier verdict

Sell raw+$89 (+20% ROI)

Based on raw market $90.32, PSA 10 $2974.50, gem rate 9.9% (503 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Absol

Dragon · #1 · Rare Holo

Market: $90.32

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PSA Pop · 503 graded

PSA 10

9.9%

PSA 9

32.8%

PSA 8

26.6%

PSA 7

13.9%

Your Costs

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Fine-tune your gem-rate odds based on centering, edges, and surface condition.

Expected Value

⚠If graded PSA 10, PSA will upcharge to Super Express ($349) — your PSA 10 value of $2975 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 9.9% × $2974.50+$295.68

PSA 9: 32.8% × $448.97+$147.28

PSA 8: 26.6% × $199.00+$53.01

PSA 7: 13.9% × $195.00+$27.14

Below 7: 16.7% × raw+$15.08

Raw card cost-$90.32

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$88.72

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$349.15(+185% ROI)

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Absol #1 to PSA for grading. EV factors in real PSA population data (gem rates), live market prices for raw and graded copies, and PSA's tiered fee structure including upcharges when a card's graded value exceeds the tier's Max Insured Value. Adjust the inputs to match your card's exact condition for a personalized recommendation.

PSA population summary

Grade	Population	Rate
PSA 10	50	9.9%
PSA 9	165	32.8%
PSA 8	134	26.6%
PSA 7	70	13.9%

Should You Grade Absol #1 from Dragon?

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